Want to know how to die wisely?
Death is inevitable, but how we approach it makes all the difference. Most people fear the dying process—not only because of physical pain, but because of the deep existential distress that comes with losing control, identity, and meaning. In this powerful webinar, psychospiritual therapist and near-death experiencer David Maginley will guide you through the nature of end-of-life suffering, revealing how the ego resists its own deconstruction and why surrender is the key to peace. You’ll discover how nearing-death awareness offers a profound transpersonal experience—one that opens the door to transformation rather than fear. Whether you’re facing your own mortality, supporting a loved one, working in end-of-life care, or simply curious about your final trip, this talk will change the way you see death and help you prepare for it with wisdom, resilience, and even awe.
For over 25 years, David Maginley, M.Div, CSPC, supported those in cancer, palliative and intensive care at the QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He is the author of Beyond Surviving: Cancer and Your Spiritual Journey, and his newly released book, Early Exits: Spirituality, Mortality and Meaning in An Age of Medical Assistance In Dying.
David has survived cancer four times, which led to a profound near-death experience and explorations in consciousness and the connection of body, mind and spirit. With degrees in philosophy and as an ordained minister, David has a deep sense of purpose in supporting others in their spiritual journey. He knows what it’s like to have cancer from both sides of the hospital bed and has a sense of this life from both sides of the
veil.
David is a certified specialist with the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care, a minister with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, and a member of the Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology, the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association, the Atlantic Therapeutic Touch Network, and the International Association for Near-Death Studies.
David now has a private practice, and presents internationally on living with cancer, existential distress, compassion fatigue, grief, bereavement, and spiritually transformative experiences. He is featured in the documentary series, When You Die, which explores life after death.In addition to being an author, David is an avid photographer. His writing and images explore themes of mortality, compassion, resilience and hope.
This webinar, with Rev. David Maginley, will cover topics and key points including,
- The nature of psychospiritual suffering.
- How existential distress, not physical pain, drives most end-of-life suffering.
- The ego’s struggle against impermanence and loss of control.
- Spiritual distress as the inability to find meaning, purpose, or connection.
- Ego Deconstruction and the Fear of Dying.
- Surrender as a pathway to peace and transcendence.
- Implications for individuals, caregivers, and medical professionals.
Learn more about and connect with David Maginley:
This event will be recorded and available to view on our Videos page 3-5 business days after the live event!
